Location
London (Canary Wharf, Barclays Global Headquarters)

Hours
Full Time - 10 weeks during Summer 2026

Salary
Competitive internship remuneration

About the Role
This internship offers a unique opportunity to support the day-to-day operations of Barclays' Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility (PPCR) division. You will provide insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify market opportunities. Your responsibilities will include executing small research projects, supporting strategic decision-making through research, preparing presentations and reports, and collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams to implement findings. You will also participate in training programs to enhance your skills, assist in managing client relationships, and contribute to the development and deployment of financial models and strategies related to public policy and corporate responsibility.

As part of the PPCR team, you will work on diverse and intellectually challenging projects in a fast-paced environment, engaging with stakeholders such as media, government, regulators, NGOs, communities, and colleagues. This role will help you develop strategic thinking, communication skills, and an understanding of how corporate affairs contribute to Barclays' broader objectives. You will be fully supported throughout the internship, gaining hands-on experience and building lasting professional connections.

Barclays values Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and expects all colleagues to embody these principles along with the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive. This internship is designed for penultimate or final year university students eager to grow, learn, and make an impact in the corporate affairs field.

If successful, you may receive a return offer for Barclays' Graduate Programme, with the location remaining the same as your internship placement.

Experience
Penultimate or final year university student with strong written and oral communication skills. Interest in corporate affairs, public policy, or corporate responsibility is highly desirable.

About you
Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn. Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and engage effectively with senior stakeholders. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make evaluative judgments based on factual information. Committed to upholding Barclays' values and mindset.

Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a university degree program and eligible to work full-time in the UK from June 2026 to August 2026 without sponsorship. Legal right to work in the UK is required for both the internship and any subsequent graduate programme offer. No specific academic qualifications beyond university enrollment are required.